Routine pre-operative chest radiography. 1977 compared with 1955 at Peterborough District General Hospital.

abstract：:Laryngeal mask airway cuff inflation pressures were measured when inflated with the same volume of gas firstly in free space and then in position in the pharynx. A large difference in these pressures was observed and this was related to pharyngeal mucosal perfusion pressure. This study shows that it may be easy to pro...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： O'Kelly SW,Heath KJ,Lawes EG

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac output (CO) determination based on partial CO(2) rebreathing has recently been introduced into clinical practice. The determination of flow is crucial for exact CO readings and the physical properties of xenon, i.e. high density and viscosity, may influence flow readings. This study compared echocardiography-d...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bein B,Hanne P,Hanss R,Renner J,Weber B,Steinfath M,Scholz J,Tonner PH

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current attitude of conservators towards restoration is to preserve objects and materials in the condition as they are but without attempting to restore them 'as new'. Museum objects have generally ceased to serve their original utilitarian function but have become objects for study, information and inspiration. C...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Houghton IT

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a sedative infusion of propofol on haemodynamics and oxygen transport were examined in critically ill adult patients. Ten patients receiving mechanical ventilation for treatment of septic shock and respiratory failure were given a decreasing rate propofol infusion designed to achieve and maintain a stab...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Nimmo GR,Mackenzie SJ,Grant IS

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety profile of a new galenic formulation of propofol (AM149 1%), which does not contain soyabean oil, with a standard formulation of propofol (Disoprivan 1%). In a randomised, double-blind, cross-over study, 30 healthy volunteers received a single intravenous b...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Paul M,Dueck M,Kampe S,Fruendt H,Kasper SM

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of the much shorter thawing times, the use of microwave devices for heating units of fresh frozen plasma is still being discussed. Concerns about general and localised overheating are the main arguments against the use of microwave devices. We evaluated the warming of fresh frozen plasma using the recently in...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hirsch J,Bach R,Menzebach A,Welters ID,Dietrich GV,Hempelmann G

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients took part in a randomised, double-blind study to compare the analgesic and side effects of three opioid-containing solutions for patient-controlled epidural analgesia following abdominal surgery. Patients in group 1 received a solution containing bupivacaine 0.125% with fentanyl 10 micrograms.ml-1, grou...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Smith AJ,Haynes TK,Roberts DE,Harmer M

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively audited the bacterial contamination of re-usable analgesia infusion pumps. In a one-month period, 112 samples from the handset and keypads of our analgesia infusion pumps were cultured for bacterial contamination. Forty-five percent of handset swabs and 46% of keypad swabs grew bacteria; the commonest...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rothwell M,Pearson D,Wright K,Barlow D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the prevalence of novel acronyms in the titles of anaesthetic and related studies and the response of anaesthetists to them. We separately analysed trainee-led research projects in the UK supported by the Research and Audit Federation of Trainees (RAFT), and a 10-year cohort of papers identified using the ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Weale J,Soysa R,Yentis SM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For patients with ischaemic heart disease, remote ischaemic conditioning may offer an innovative, non-invasive and virtually cost-free therapy for protecting the myocardium against the detrimental effects of acute ischaemia-reperfusion injury, preserving cardiac function and improving clinical outcomes. The intriguing...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Sivaraman V,Pickard JM,Hausenloy DJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a retrospective audit of blood glucose control after introducing a new protocol for insulin infusion. The audit showed a sustained reduction in the median blood glucose, which decreased from 7.0 to 6.8 mmol x l(-1), primarily because of a reduction in the proportion of values above 6 mmol x l(-1). When we...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Bone EG,Young D,Chantler J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain on injection of propofol is a common problem, the cause of which remains unknown. The chemical properties and preparation of propofol, proposed mechanisms for the cause of the pain and clinical strategies to prevent pain on injection of propofol are reviewed in the hope of shedding some light on the subject. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Tan CH,Onsiong MK

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free radical species are ubiquitous in plant and animal life. This article describes briefly the formation of certain oxygen-centred free radicals which are essential for aerobic metabolism and host defences in humans. The mechanism of cytotoxicity of excess or inappropriate free radical production is described. The p...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Royston D

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only two cases of deliberate self-poisoning with metformin have been described in the literature. We report the management of three cases, all of which presented with severe lactic acidosis. Two cases had a fatal outcome. The options for treatment and previous cases reported in the literature are reviewed. Recommendat...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Teale KF,Devine A,Stewart H,Harper NJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of acupuncture analgesia in the management of postoperative pain is yet to be clearly evaluated. We conducted a prospective, double-blind, randomised controlled study to evaluate the effect of acupuncture pretreatment on the analgesic requirement after knee arthroscopy. Forty-two patients presenting for unila...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Gupta S,Francis JD,Tillu AB,Sattirajah AI,Sizer J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a group of conditions which is reaching epidemic proportions. It is caused by a virus new to man, with an as yet poorly understood natural history, ominous prognosis and no known cure. Anaesthetists should be aware of the implications of dealing with increasing numbers...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Lee KG,Soni N

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-seven parturients undergoing elective Caesarean section were allocated randomly to have their legs elevated to approximately 30 degrees on pillows or elevated and wrapped with elasticated Esmarch bandages or neither (controls) following spinal anaesthesia. All patients received intravenous crystalloid (20 ml.kg...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Rout CC,Rocke DA,Gouws E

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted this study to determine if placement of infraclavicular catheters guided by ultrasound is quicker than placement guided by nerve stimulation. Infraclavicular brachial plexus catheters were inserted in 210 randomly allocated patients who were scheduled for elective hand or elbow surgery. Needle and cathete...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Dhir S,Armstrong K,Armstrong P,Bouzari A,Mall J,Yu J,Ganapathy S,King G

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pressure waveform analysis provides a reliable confirmatory adjunct to the loss-of-resistance technique to identify the epidural space during thoracic epidural anaesthesia, but its role remains controversial in lumbar epidural analgesia during labour. We performed an observational study in 100 labouring women of the s...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Al-Aamri I,Derzi SH,Moore A,Elgueta MF,Moustafa M,Schricker T,Tran DQ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the use of a questionnaire to define the difficulties in providing anaesthesia in Uganda. The results show that 23% of anaesthetists have the facilities to deliver safe anaesthesia to an adult, 13% to deliver safe anaesthesia to a child and 6% to deliver safe anaesthesia for a Caesarean section. The questi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Hodges SC,Mijumbi C,Okello M,McCormick BA,Walker IA,Wilson IH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Directly measured subcutaneous tissue oxygen tension reflects the adequacy of regional tissue oxygenation and influences wound infection and healing. We tested the hypothesis that off-pump coronary artery bypass would increase subcutaneous tissue oxygen tension by minimizing cardiopulmonary bypass-induced systemic inf...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cody C,Buggy DJ,Marsh B,Moriarity DC

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have prospectively assessed pain and anxiety of spinal puncture in 180 adult patients randomly allocated to one of three equal groups. On the morning of surgery group 1 had an EMLA patch, whereas group 2 and 3 had placebo patches. Group 2 also had infiltration analgesia with 2 ml lignocaine 2% with adrenaline, imme...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Koscielniak-Nielsen Z,Hesselbjerg L,Brushøj J,Jensen MB,Pedersen HS

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We systematically reviewed randomised controlled trials of peri-operative melatonin. We included 24 studies of 1794 participants that reported eight peri-operative outcomes: anxiety; analgesia; sleep quality; oxidative stress; emergence behaviour; anaesthetic requirements; steal induction; and safety. Compared with pl...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Andersen LP,Werner MU,Rosenberg J,Gögenur I

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quality of donor organs will determine the quality of life for the recipient and the importance of optimal management of the multi-organ donor is that the organs may benefit up to five, critically ill, patients. The basic principle is to maintain sufficient preload to minimise the need for inotropic support and it...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ghosh S,Bethune DW,Hardy I,Kneeshaw J,Latimer RD,Oduro A

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clonidine has proved to be a clinically useful adjunct in clinical anaesthetic practice as well as in chronic pain therapy because it has both anaesthetic and analgesic-sparing activity. The more selective alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonists, dexmedetomidine and mivazerol, may also have a role in providing haemodynamic stab...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Khan ZP,Ferguson CN,Jones RM

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of thoracic surgical procedures carried out in the UK. The current financial climate dictates that more efficient use of resources is necessary to meet escalating demands on healthcare. One potential means to achieve this is through the introduct...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Jones NL,Edmonds L,Ghosh S,Klein AA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year-old girl with Noonan's syndrome and a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presented for myelography and subsequently, laminectomy. The anaesthetic management of the patient is described and the potential problems of the facial, cardiovascular and skeletal abnormalities associated with the condition are discussed. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Campbell AM,Bousfield JD

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A suction booster is described which may be interposed between the endotracheal tube and the main suction system. This allows suction to be instantly ready throughout the intubation procedure, the rate of suction to be increased up to ten-fold, and all solid particles which can pass through the tracheal tube to be rem...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Ruben H,Hansen E,MacNaughton FI

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extradural analgesia is well established for relief of pain but in certain cases unusual difficulties may be encountered. We report our experiences of a patient with congenital ichthyosis who required extradural analgesia for the relief of pain in labour. ...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Smart G,Bradshaw EG

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaesthetists have traditionally focused on technological and pharmacological advances when considering the provision of anaesthetic care. Anaesthetists are expected to be able to communicate effectively with peers, patients, their families and others in the medical community; however, few details are provided regardi...

journal_title：Anaesthesia

authors： Cyna AM,Andrew MI,Tan SG

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00